The population health nurse came to work in the nursery after being sick for 24 hours with an elevated temperature and diarrhea. After working the 12-hour shift, several of the newborns showed the same symptoms. This best describes a(n): 1. Communicable disease. 2. Epidemic. 3. Outbreak. 4. Nosocomial infection. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 4 Explanation: […]
The population health nurse is discussing the effects of obesity with a group of adolescents. Information the nurse should share with the group includes: (Select all that apply.) 1. Obesity may exacerbate the effects of arthritis. 2. Obesity can contribute to heart disease. 3. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. […]
The population health nurse is reviewing reporting requirements for communicable diseases. In which class should the nurse place the reporting of the common cold? 1. Extremely urgent. 2. Urgent. 3. To be reported in the next cycle. 4. Not to be reported. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The common cold is not an […]
The population health nurse is reviewing the factors that contribute to chronic health problems with a group of community members. What should the nurse identify as the major factor? 1. Depression. 2. Anxiety. 3. Stress. 4. Social isolation. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The major psychological factor that contributes to chronic health problems […]
The population health nurse is planning strategies to prevent communicable diseases in a community. On which areas should the nurse focus? (Select all that apply.) 1. Postexposure prophylaxis. 2. Immunizations. 3. Screening. 4. Surveillance. 5. Monitoring. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1, 2 Explanation: 1. Major emphases in preventing communicable diseases include immunization and pre- and […]
The population health nurse is planning a month-long series related to healthy lifestyles. Some of the most relevant topics should include: (Select all that apply.) 1. Diet. 2. Exercise. 3. Pharmacotherapy. 4. End-of-life care. 5. Coping skills. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. Strategies to promote healthy lifestyles should focus on diet, […]
The population health nurse is preparing information to present during a community health fair. What should the nurse include to reduce the susceptibility to communicable diseases in this population? (Select all that apply.) 1. Maintain an adequate diet. 2. Get plenty of rest and sleep. 3. Be sure to exercise every day. 4. Learn strategies […]
The population health nurse is working in a clinic whose clientele has existing liver disease. The nurse knows that these clients need which immunization? 1. Pneumococcal. 2. Meningococcal. 3. Varicella. 4. Rubella. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. People with chronic diseases are at particular risk for disease and complications due to influenza and […]
There is an epidemic of influenza in a small, rural community. The leaders of the community are so concerned about the epidemic that they canceled all planned public events. This is an example of: 1. Social distancing. 2. Quarantine. 3. Isolation. 4. Restricting. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Social distancing involves voluntarily limiting […]
A diabetic client is being screened for tuberculosis. The nurse administers the tuberculin skin test. Instructions related to the skin test should include: 1. The client must return within 24 to 36 hours to have the test assessed. 2. A positive reaction to the skin test is based upon redness around the injection site. 3. […]
